RSE names former Scottish Water exec Kes Juskowiak as operations director

Water treatment specialist RSE has announced the appointment of Kes Juskowiak as its new operations director, strengthening the company’s leadership team at a pivotal moment for growth in the UK and international markets.

In his new position, Juskowiak will be responsible for driving the wider deployment of RSE’s water treatment solutions, while reinforcing customer confidence in the business as a long-term and reliable provider of innovative technologies. He will also have a key remit in supporting the expansion and scaling of RSE’s product portfolio as demand for efficient and resilient water infrastructure continues to increase globally.

Juskowiak joins RSE following a 22-year career at Scottish Water, where he held a number of senior managerial roles. Most recently, he served as director of transformation, leading the delivery of a £1 billion transformation programme aimed at securing a sustainable and affordable future for the utility and its customers in a rapidly evolving operating environment. He is also currently a non-executive director at Scotland Rural College, having joined the board in June 2025.

Commenting on the appointment, Stephen Slessor, CEO of RSE, said: “Bringing top-level industry expertise, Kes is a quality addition to our team. I’m pleased to welcome him at a time of immense opportunity for RSE across the UK and beyond. With global water resources coming under unprecedented pressure, focusing on the operational effectiveness of our technology and proven ability to continuously innovate have never been more important.”

Juskowiak added: “This is an exciting time to be joining RSE as it sets sights on its next phase of growth in both UK and global markets. The company has built an enviable reputation over four decades of outstanding innovation in treatment technologies and time-saving manufacturing efficiency.”

He also highlighted the urgency of modernising ageing infrastructure, noting: “It’s a critical time for embedding our range of products that will help transform the UK’s ageing infrastructure. When time and cost are essential considerations, our solutions offer a proven way to accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and deliver long-term value across the water network.”